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Attilatheblond

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34. The fates have been cruel to Joe Biden but he never stopped loving and working for this nation's people and the world
Fri Jul 26, 2024, 03:09 PM
Jul 2024

Yeah, it would have been nicer if he had won the office years ago. But, maybe the fates knew when we would need him most, and that he was the one leader who could pull us out of the morass TSF left.

Sad that he was hounded so harshly, and had to see his son so badly abused in public. But, then again, the fates gave him the chance to REALLY prove his metal, his love, his dedication to a better world. It will stand as on hell of an example to younger people considering public service.

He raised the bar for us all. Made us olds really take stock, show gratitude for past efforts and amazing work, then get a jolt of energy to roll up our winkled, worn out, patched sleeves to get this upcoming generation of Great Leaders off to a good start. His actions in the past week has shown us old how to gracefully step back and trust in the young people, but to be ready to help them as they shoulder the burdens of leadership.

When I take stock and say my gratitudes, I will state out loud that I am grateful beyond words for the tallest, most upright standing old ice cream lovin man in our nation. Gratitude for the kind man who stepped out of retirement when he realized he was the one to complete the task of healing us from all the damage TSF did. That we had Joe Biden mend us and to open the path ahead for others to carry on working for the dream that is America at its best.

Baby Boomers going nuts over Kamala. [View all] kerry-is-my-prez Jul 2024 OP
we Baby Boomers know what aging does to a mind and a body... agingdem Jul 2024 #1
I've been surprised at how many people assume baby boomers are pissed about Biden. Ms. Toad Jul 2024 #4
No. I don't think they remain angry about Biden--the way in which the "shove-out" became so public & humiliating, yes hlthe2b Jul 2024 #6
thank you- well stated nt et tu Jul 2024 #7
Absolutely agree with your observation that we need to be assessing an individual rather than another number. Ms. Toad Jul 2024 #11
Good points. calimary Jul 2024 #22
The fates have been cruel to Joe Biden but he never stopped loving and working for this nation's people and the world Attilatheblond Jul 2024 #34
What a gorgeous post, saluting a genuinely beautiful soul. calimary Jul 2024 #54
Good points and post my Dem friend... democratsruletheday Jul 2024 #28
I agree. I didn't see the debate, so I had to rely on other opinions. Ocelot II Jul 2024 #29
I'm sorry about your brother. It would be impossible for me not to internalize/personalize his decision-- hlthe2b Jul 2024 #2
My parents were very Republican so I think that's why he sticks to it. kerry-is-my-prez Jul 2024 #3
What made him transition from moonscape Jul 2024 #24
Yep - He told me he's beginning to believe in conspiracy theories. kerry-is-my-prez Jul 2024 #32
Thanks. Interesting that most of my childhood moonscape Jul 2024 #41
Boomers realize The Wizard Jul 2024 #5
Yes - I retired a year ago. I think the stress of working kerry-is-my-prez Jul 2024 #14
As I became more disabled XanaDUer2 Jul 2024 #25
I'm actually doing better brain wise now that I retired. kerry-is-my-prez Jul 2024 #33
As a boomer, I am so happy to see this! BigDemVoter Jul 2024 #8
Reagan fared worse with Boomers than with the older generations DBoon Jul 2024 #36
Thanks! BigDemVoter Jul 2024 #44
Roads not taken.... OAITW r.2.0 Jul 2024 #53
Certain astrophysicists believe in the "Many Worlds" theory. Parallel Earths w various degrees of differences. electric_blue68 Jul 2024 #58
We BOOMERS want Social Security and Medicare to NOT be cut! ProudMNDemocrat Jul 2024 #9
Exactly. Can we please fix social security.. honest.abe Jul 2024 #16
Eliminate the Gross Earned Income cap. ProudMNDemocrat Jul 2024 #17
Yep. Seems a no brainer. honest.abe Jul 2024 #18
That's it!!! Been hoping for it for YEARS! NM Grins Jul 2024 #23
Post removed Post removed Jul 2024 #10
Kamala Harris was born on October 20, 1964. generalbetrayus Jul 2024 #12
An 18 year span for which the youngest have little in common with the oldest, yet the stereotyping always hlthe2b Jul 2024 #13
Thank you for that. llmart Jul 2024 #39
My husband is 1961 Unwind Your Mind Jul 2024 #61
Kamalamania? anamnua Jul 2024 #15
Yep I'm nuts honest.abe Jul 2024 #19
she IS a baby boomer Skittles Jul 2024 #20
Some would say she's late Generation Jones and/or and early Generation X. megahertz Jul 2024 #26
I have seen her called Gen X Skittles Jul 2024 #27
Yeah, she has a foot in both being born at the end of 1964. nt still-prayin4rain Jul 2024 #48
I'm a Boomer. As is my husband (originally a Republican back in the day) peggysue2 Jul 2024 #21
if your brother is a never trumper, why does he feel compelled to vote for him now? nt Javaman Jul 2024 #30
His identity is tied up in being a Republican. My kerry-is-my-prez Jul 2024 #37
perhaps, you can convince them, just to not vote for the president. Javaman Jul 2024 #38
Hard to believe that Harris and Trump are both Boomers Polybius Jul 2024 #31
Saw on the news that 40 million Boomers have died since 2016 Kaleva Jul 2024 #56
She's also ours! (Last of the Boomers!) Hands off, GenX! deurbano Jul 2024 #35
A lot of grew up during the hippy era with Watergate kerry-is-my-prez Jul 2024 #42
For me, it was RFK-- the GOOD one! deurbano Jul 2024 #47
What a story, ty for sharing! DontBelieveEastisEas Jul 2024 #51
What an amazing, and intense story re your parents! electric_blue68 Jul 2024 #57
Lol! We can share! nt ecstatic Jul 2024 #43
I'm... myohmy2 Jul 2024 #40
Why is your brother Figarosmom Jul 2024 #45
nice uponit7771 Jul 2024 #46
Depending on how the demographic is defined, I'm either a boomer or just a tad younger than boomers. TomSlick Jul 2024 #49
As a fellow poor retired person living on SS, below the Federal Poverty Level, I totally agree with what's been said. elocs Jul 2024 #50
Yes!!! My usually Republican friend is leaning towards the Dems. kerry-is-my-prez Jul 2024 #52
KnR! Hekate Jul 2024 #55
We have been fighting for this moment UpInArms Jul 2024 #59
Some if us thought we might not live to see a woman president. yorkster Jul 2024 #60
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